Code Noir Afro-Caribbean Stories and Recipes
Code Noir Afro-Caribbean Stories and Recipes by Lelani Lewis is a comprehensive exploration of Caribbean cuisine, published by Tra Publishing on February 20, 2024. This edition spans 256 pages and is presented in English, offering readers an informative introduction to the rich flavors and historical context of Caribbean food. The book features over 80 recipes that highlight both traditional dishes and innovative creations, reflecting the diverse culinary heritage of the region.
In Code Noir, Lelani Lewis delves into the complex narratives surrounding Caribbean food, linking recipes to the historical experiences of the people who shaped them. Readers will find classic dishes such as jerk chicken and salted cod fritters alongside modern interpretations that incorporate local ingredients like cassava and plantain. The book not only serves as a cookbook but also as a narrative that connects food with the history and culture of the Caribbean, making it a valuable resource for those interested in cooking and understanding this vibrant culinary landscape.
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“Informative and full of big flavors, this is a delicious and accessible introduction to Caribbean food for novices; will be a welcome addition to library shelves.” —Library Journal
Through 80+ recipes, Code Noir tells the interesting and complex story of Caribbean cuisines that are not only incredibly rich in flavor but also in history.
Code Noir is a cookbook steeped in history. Not just because of the title, which hits on a seventeenth-century decree in which King Louis XIV recorded how enslaved Africans in the French colonies were to be treated, but also because it deals with the food and the people that, through the gruesome course of history, came together in the Caribbean.
Inside, chef and culinary activist Lelani Lewis goes back to her Caribbean roots with classics like jerk chicken, salted cod fritters, pepperpot stew, and Guinness punch. She also shares new creations with typically Caribbean ingredients like cassava, corn, coconut, lime, plantain, and chilies: plantain with peanut and lime salsa, sweet potato gratin with ginger cream, and crème anglaise of creamed corn and caramelized guava.
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